Wily coyote rehabilitated

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A coyote was captured Wednesday morning in New York's Central Park after a prolonged chase that ended with the animal being tranquilized by sharpshooters from the Police Department's emergency services unit.

The animal was apprehended near Belvedere Castle, home of the annual Shakespeare in the Park theater series in the heart of the 843-acre park, at about 9:45 a.m., police said.
That was after the coyote gave pursuers the slip in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary near Wollman Rink, in the park's south end. It jumped into a pond, swam under a bridge, squeezed through a fence and raced away.

New York Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe told reporters at the scene, "We have the coyote cornered, but it remains elusive."

The coyote, nicknamed Hal, sparked pandemonium when it darted out of the wooded area and skirted Wollman Rink, where people were ice skating.

Police officers, rangers and sharpshooters -- as well as news camera operators and news helicopters flying overhead -- chased the coyote at a frantic pace before losing track of it.

The ice rink was briefly evacuated to get skaters out of a possible line of fire.
By Tuesday night, police and rangers had chased the animal into the preserve.

"Coyotes are native to New York state, and their habitat is rapidly expanding," Benepe told reporters Wednesday morning.

"This one probably came down through the wooded section of Riverdale in the Bronx, then crossed into Manhattan, where it probably went the length of Riverside Park," which spans Manhattan's west side, before entering Central Park.

He speculated the animal possibly swam across a river to reach the island of Manhattan. It was first seen at 1:30 a.m. Sunday and wrongly identified as a wolf, according to the parks department.

Police "did such a skillful job of tracking the animal over 20 hours and tranquilizing it in the most humane way," Benepe said in a statement.

Officials said the healthy animal was about a year old and was the second coyote spotted in Central Park in seven years.

Police sources said the coyote is being transferred to a wildlife facility in upstate New York, where it will be "rehabilitated."

This Weekend

Should be interesting. My mom is coming to town Saturday and we are going to walk a half-marathon together in Central Park on Sunday. It's a women-only event, for women over 40. Women under 40 (like me) can do the event with a partner.

[Hmm, 40 really isn't that far away . . . does anybody else hear that ticking?]

She claims she's been sick, so she hasn't been able to do much training. For weeks. Sounds like an excuse to me, but OK. She'll be fine. It will literally be a walk in the park.

Anyway, I think it is going to be fun, and I suspect she will get a glimpse into why I like the races. There's going to be a medal! And walking 13 miles will give us plenty of time to catch up. Maybe this will become a tradition? Although I bet Mom would vote for a 5K . . . ;-)

I booked her a massage a few hours after the race. Sometimes I am a pretty good daughter.

Race Report: Another 4 Miler

This morning, I was up and at'em in the Pfizer Oncology Colon Cancer Challenge. After a beautiful day yesterday, it was grey and nippy this morning. But I got up. I had my "summer runner's breakfast" of almond butter on whole wheat toast - yum. "Winter runners breakfast" is usually oatmeal.

It's pouring out now, but there was a constant drizzle during the race. I picked up my number and made it to the start about 30 seconds before the horn.

So, I think I PR's! The dang results aren't posted yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I defintely came within a minute. The clock wasn't working at the start of the race .. hope this doesn't mean results are lost!

This was my fifth 4 mile race in Central Park. The course is usually pretty much the same - there is a 4 mile inner loop, but the starting point sometimes changes. I like today's route best, because we start around 72nd St, instead of 110th.

Still waiting for results to be posted! Here are my comparables:

• February 25, 2006: Time = 43:34, Pace = 10:53
• December 3, 2005: Time = 43:26, Pace = 10:51
• April 24, 2005: Time = 42:58, Pace = 10:44
• February 26, 2005: Time = 43:36, Pace = 10:54

Will update soon!

UPDATE: Sunday afternoon

Hey, 42:06! I did beat my previous time, by 52 seconds! Pace was 10:31. Very pleased!

Sunshine Day

First of all, I love that Flatman and Tri-Daddy confessed that "The Notebook" was a real tearjerker. They're like, renaissance men that way.

But back to me. It is a bee-yoooo-tifull day here in NYC today. (That was supposed to be a NY accent). Aaahhhh . . . it is so much easier to go outside and be in the world on a day like today.

I considered going for a run, but I have a race tomorrow and I've been feeling the occasional twinge in my knee, so we went to the gym instead. Husband hit the weights - he is getting quite buff - and I headed for some cardio. I listened to Will and Kahuna's show while I "elliptycalled" -- is that a word? Someone called in and said that listening during a workout turns a chore into a relaxing activity. I feel the same way, and it kept me going for the full hour.

Race tomorrow. 4 miles. Starts at 8. I need to pick up my number, so I should leave here around 7? Forecast is 50 with a chance or rain -- pretty nice. I am really looking forward to a warm-ish weather run. Husband promises to kick me out -- I skipped my last race because "Morning Wife" whined that it was too cold. "Daytime Wife" always has such good intentions.

What else, what else . . . is anyone else as excited as I am about the Soprano's? New season starts tomorrow night. I'm making "Carmela's Baked Ziti" just for hahas.

So nice out . . . . I think I may convince Husband to grill tonight.

I think I'll go for a walk outside, the sunshine's calling my name . . . can you hear it now?

Home Alone

Husband's away for three days on a business trip. Usually I'm the one who travels; I'm not used to the creaky sounds in the apartment when I go to bed.

Last night I walked home for exercise, then watched "The Notebook" on the couch, covered in cats. It was kind of like, "Girl's Night In". I ate some chocolate and cried my eyes out. It's better he didn't have to see that.

Come home soon, honey. I miss you!

The Final Solution

This doesn't have to do with triathlons . . . well, actually it kinda does.

I have somewhat sensitive skin. I tend to get a little razor burn in the summer, especally when it's hot out. Last summer, with the the addition of neoprene, salt water, and additional sweating, this was a constant annoyance. Waxing is better than shaving, but that isn't perfect either.

Which brings us to the the final solution: ELECTROLYSIS. Yup, I bit the bullet, and got the armpits done last week. You are dying to know all about it, I can tell. Here's what I think you want to know:

- Did it hurt? Yes. It felt like, oh I don't know, someone sticking a tiny needle into each individual pore and delivering an electric shock. Yes, it hurts. I think that it doesn't actually hurt anymore than waxing, but the pain is much more prolonged. Which leads to . . .

- How long did it take? Way longer than I expected. 1.5 hours for 1 lousy armpit. Waxing hurts too, but at least it's over quickly!

- Was it expensive? Yes. I can't tell you anymore, because Husband reads this blog.

But here's the good thing . . . it's permanent! It's been over a week, and nothing has grown back! I have to go back to kill a few minor stragglers, but that's it.

Ladies, I think you know where I'm going next. Nothing too drastic, but summer is just around the corner. Bring on the beach!

I feel a little shallow. Trust me, I am not the type to go for plastic surgery or anything like that. But my hairless armpits are freaking awesome!

PS. Maybe this is a little too much information. I'm just keepin it real, people.

More races

Hey, I signed up for some more races!

• March 5th - Coogan's Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks 5K. This one sounds really fun. It is WAY uptown in Fort Tryon Park, and there are bands and music on the route. Maybe this will motivate a PR? Time to beat is 32:20.
• March 12th - Pfizer Oncology Colon Cancer 4-Mile. Catchy name, huh? 4 mile time to beat is 42:58.
• April 2nd - Scotland Run 10K. Time to beat is 1:14:51
• April 9th - Thomas G. Labrecque Classic 4-Mile. Another 4 mile PR opportunity.

Now that I've done many distances at least once, I want to see some improvement. I am obsessed with more personal records!

Back in December, I was aiming for an April marathon. Since I haven't done any training, that just isn't going to happen. But the shorter races are fun and require less training. And maybe they'll make me faster!

Race Report - Snowflake 4 Mile

Brrr! It was cold and windy this morning. Around 30 degrees and gray. After hitting the snooze several times, husband reached his limit and shoved me out of bed. The apartment was cold. I made a hot breakfast (oatmeal with raisins, a cup of tea) and threw on a lot of layers -- 2 pairs of pants (thin tights with windstopper pants over top), shortsleeve shirt covered with 2 sweat-wicking longsleeve shirts. Gloves and a hat, too. Then I put my free race sweatshirt on over everything, so this was probably a bit of overkill.

The race started at 9:30, and I picked up my number (and sweatshirt and chip) at 9:14. The place closed at 9:15, so this was cutting it a little close. Number pickup is on 89th Street, but the race start is near 110th Street. A brisk walk over there served as a warmup, and I was only standing around at the start for a few minutes. This sure beats standing asround freezing for a 1/2 hour, which has happened in the past.

It's a little embarrassing to admit, but I haven't done any running at all since our vacation in early January. I've done quite a few of these races in Central Park, but I was a little nervous this time. I don't really know why, but it was good to just get back out there.

I ran the first 2.5 miles without stopping, then stopped for water and a walk break around mile 3. Walked a bit on the last big hill, too -- my left knee was aching a bit. I got a little overheated and took off my hat and gloves for the last mile. All in all, I think I'd rather be too warm than miserably cold.

So I finished in 43:34 minutes, a pace of 10:53 per mile. Eh. Nothing great, but considering that I haven't been doing much of anything lately, I am pleased to be in line with my other results. Since I haven't been doing much lately, I had to push myself more to get the same result as in other races. I was actually 2 seconds faster than I was at this time last year!

I was thinking about the whole concept of races this morning. Why do I do it? Sure, I'd like to get in better shape, lose a few pounds, etc. But I could do that without trekking up to Central Park and running around in the cold. I guess I just really need to feel a sense of accomplishment. I look for that in other parts of my life too - money, job, MBA, marathon, etc.

I also think it's good for Husband and I to each have our own "thing" that we do without the other. We weren't exactly spring chickens when we got married, and both of us were used to doing things on our own terms. We have both always been very independent, and you really don't need make many compromises when you live alone. I know he loves me, but sometimes he just needs to be left alone.

I hear a lot of women, especially new moms, that they never have time to do anything for themselves, they feel like they lose themselves, etc. And that running or tri or painting or whatever is so important to them because they have a chance to be alone with their thoughts. I guess I already learned this lesson, when I started running and training for triathlons last year. Getting out there after a few months of sloth and winter blahs reminded me.

Okay, enough random musings. There's a 5K next Sunday, and another 4 miler in 2 weeks. Then Mom and I are going to walk a half marathon. Lots of accomplishments to look forward to!

More cardio

Last night I didn't make it to the gym, so I went home and had a date with my friend Billy Blanks. I like the Tae-bo because it definitely makes me sweat, and works the abs without doing crunches. I really can't stand those.

I did a little housekeeping around here. Pulled down my January goals (which was just kind of sad), and removed Mom as a member of the blog. That one post she put up just doesn't qualify. Besides, it's all about me. Sorry Mom!

Back in the gym

FINALLY, I got back in the gym last night. I just wanted to squeeze in a quickie workout, to prove I could get it done in a short amount of time.

30 minutes on the ellyptical. I left work at 5:30, hit the gym and still made the 6:30 train. Then I did a brisk walk from the station home. Home by 8:30. Not too bad.

So that's was pretty lame, but I needed to take that baby step. Husband is playing poker (a new tradition) tonight with friends, so I'm going back tonight. Not sure if I will run or do some weights. Crawling slowly out of the abyss of slothdom . . .

I have a RACE this weekend. I blew off the last couple I was planning, but not this time. It's a 4-miler, a distance I have done several times on the same course in Central Park. So, even though I haven't been doing any running lately, I plan to at least try to meet or beat my previous times, which are:

• December 3, 2005 - 3:26 (10:51 Pace)
• April 24, 2005 - 42:58 (10:44 pace)
• February 26, 2005 - 43:36 (10:54 pace)

The forecast calls for highs in the upper 30s and snow showers. This should be interesting!

I fell off

It's been so long since I blogged, that:

• My mother has adopted someon else's blog
• Husband has stopped asked when I'm going to update it
• My blogroll links are out of date
• I forgot my password and had to reset it

Kind of sad, isn't it? Um, I haven't been doing much working out, either. My excuses are many:

• I started a new job, and have a new boss. Surfing the Internet all day just isn't going to fly. Also, no more working from home + a long (2 hour) commute.
• Husband and I are planning a move, and evenings and weekends are consumed with painting, cleaning and house hunting.

But that's no excuse, I know. Lots of busy people find time. I used to.

I've been inspired lately by others. Nancy, Kahuna, Keryn, Jessie and Iron Wil are all doing so well! Even my mom went back to the "cult" (Weight Watchers) and has lost a few pounds. Maybe that was final kick I needed to bring out my competitive side.

I've been taking some baby steps. I started tracking my food intake at Fitday. I like it -- I am keeping it up to date, and the increased discipline is good for me. One thing it made me realize is that I eat too many carbs, not enough protein. I guess that is true for most of us. Anyway, I am working on it. Plus I've been working my a** of getting our current place ready for sale - painting, redoing floors, moving truckloads of stuff into storage, etc.

So, I don't have anything brilliant to say, but I just wanted to get something up here. I'm back!

Back from vacation!

Well, I thought I'd write while I was away, but it didn't happen. We had a great vacation! Husband and I spent the Holidays with family and explored the great state of California - top to bottom.

There were reports of all kinds of severe weather, but we seemed to just miss it everywhere we went. Anyway, what's a little rain when we are used to driving in blizzard conditions this time of year? Those Californians are a little soft when it comes to dealing with a cloudy day, at least in the South.

So here are some impressions about California, from a New Yorker point of view:

- People in LA and San Diego drive FAST. I thought I was an aggressive driver, coming from NYC. I constantly found myself being passed, while doing 80+.

- There are a lot of line-cutters in this state. Several times, someone just stepped in front of us at the front of the line, and seemed genuinely surprised when we put the "smackdown" on them.

- The seals in Monterey made so much noise I could hear in the hotel room with the windows shut. Kind of like a kennel of barking dogs all night outside the window.

- People eat early. We'd start dinner around 8 and would shut the place down. Actually, this happens to us everywhere in America outside New York.

- Radio stations play more variety, more rock, and more local talent.

- It is surprisingly easy to cross the border and go to Mexico for the afternoon. I travel to Canada a lot, and you need a passport now. For Tijiuana, we just needed a driver's license. We parked on the US side and walked across a bridge. For lunch, we had raw shellfish and lemonade. Then we got some tattoos and veterinary drugs. Just kidding!

- In Tijiuana, everyone trying to sell us stuff called us "honeymooners". That was about the only endearing thing there.

- I bet that Hearst guy was a real s.o.b.

- We went to the Monterey aquarium and the San Diego zoo. Both excellent!

- We also saw lots of "wild" life - a parade of turkeys, elephant seals, harbor seals, sea lions, otters, hawks, and tons of deer.

Anyway it was a great trip and I actually did some working out while I was away. The downside? Restaurant meals + drinks with dinner every night = a 5 pound gain. Argh!

The Plan

I have devised a relatively aggressive plan for 2006. I used my wealth of information about training from books, websites, and blogs. The result is a spreadsheet with schedules, pivot tables and charts. I think it rocks.

Here are my fitness goals for the year:

- Live a balanced, healthy lifestyle
- Improve my athletic performance
- Improve my aerobic endurance
- Stay injury-free
- Complete another marathon
- Complete a 1/2 Ironman (or longer) distance race

I am purposely avoiding any weight loss goals. I lost fat (but no pounds) in 2005, and I'll be happy just to continue the trend. If I just do all the running in my plan for 2006, I'm pretty certain I'll lose pounds too.

Other goals, while I am at it:
- Nurture relationships with Husband, family and friends
- Kick a** at work
- Reduce clutter at home and in life

Here is my strategy:

- Line up a ton of races. The races definitely keep me motivated. Living in NYC, I am finding plenty of races which won't require travel, and don't cost much. (Well the tri's are $$$, but the road races are cheap). Even if I occasionally miss one, having a goal for a Saturday morning gets me out of bed. I also picked a few challenging "biggies" early in the season - the Liberty to Liberty Triathlon and the Montauk Century Bike Ride.

- Plan & schedule workout time. Experience has taught me that I need to mark my calendar, pack my gym bag, sign up for a scheduled class, etc. to make it happen. So that's what I'll do every week, for the following week.

- Eat well. In general, I think I do pretty well. I avoid fast food and sugar for the most part. Next year, I need to eat MORE vegetables, protein and whole fruits, and LESS carbs (especially refined) and sweets.

- Be flexible and do something active every day. I can't always get to the gym or the pool or get outside in a blizzard. But I can do a core workout, yoga routine, or workout video at home or in my hotel room.

- Push myself. I really don't most of the time. My goals have always been just to "finish", which is definitely the way to go at the beginning. If I want to run faster in races, I need to run faster in workouts. So there you go.

- Attend group workouts. I found a swim class on Sunday nights that starts in late January. I found a group bike rides on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I think I may get Husband to come along for these - an added bonus. I am a little afraid to ride my bike in city traffic (crazy cab drivers, etc), but I think being in a group will give me more confidence.

- Keep up the blog. It helps! The comments are really supportive, and the act of writing things down really helps me visualize success, stay motivated and stick to the plan.

To make the plan, I put all my races in a spreadsheet. Then I worked backwards and added the training plan for my April marathon. Added my swim class that starts in late January. Added the group bike rides almost every weekend. Throw in a spin class, some weights, and some core exercises, and it gets pretty challenging!

I know I need to stay flexible, so I will release my goals one month at a time. Also, I set goals for both distance and time. Time has little relation to speed - I know I want to spend at least 7.5 hours on the bike, for example.

January:

- Swim. Distance goal = 2000 meters / Time goal: 2+ hours (low, but I know I have some trips scheduled which will make it hard to get to the pool)
- Bike. Distance goal = 115 miles / Time goal: 7.5 hours (25-30 mile group bike rides are key to achieving this goal)
- Run. Distance goal = 90 miles / Time goal: 15 hours
- Core. Time goal = 2 hours. That's my 10 minute core workout, 12 times.

So there you have it. I feel ready. I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow, so I feel good about getting this done before I leave. Also, my posts may be pretty limited while I am away, but I will have my running shoes and schedule in hand!

Happy holidays!

I need a plan

I've been kind of intentionally slacking since the marathon. First, I wanted to give my body a break. Also, the cold weather seems to encourage me to curl up on the couch, covered in blankets and cats - not exactly a healthy lifestyle. The less you do, the less want to do, and so you do even less. I am trapped in a downward spiral of slothfulness. A den of sloth.

It's the end of the year (Christmas is on Sunday already!), and I think a good time to reflect and plan for next year. In 2005, I ran, biked and swam farther (and faster) than I ever have before. I ate better. I'm still wearing the skinny pants. I learned a lot about nutrition, athletes and the human body. I read a lot of blogs. I'm a beginner. It was a good start. For me.

For the rest of triathlete society (I guess there is such a thing), it was pretty weak. I've been keeping better track of my running than anything else. Here is a chart of my mileage by week:



Umm, not exactly consistent. And far from the recommended mileage for a marathoner. My average weekly mileage was only around 10. That's the bare minimum base to start training. Yes, there was swimming and biking, but that was pretty minimal too.

I'm still going to have a laid-back approach to training in 2006. I have a pretty demanding job and I like sleep. I just need to kick it up a notch (or seven).

So, I'm working on a master plan. I've got multiple books and training plans, so I am trying to create a blend that will work for me. Gotta love the spreadsheet. A few things I thinkI will try:
- focusing on time (minutes/hours) instead of miles
- added intervals to my training instead of pounding out the laps or miles
- adding strength and core training
- spinning class (I don't like to bike ride in the city or in the cold)
- group rides (I found these great group bike rides here)
- a bike race (I think I will sign up for this)

Stay tuned for the plan.

The strike is on

MTA workers are officially on strike - that means no subways or buses for the 7 million commuters who use them every day. I really didn't think it would come to this.

I decided today would be a good day to work from home. Go figure.

But I was out this morning to move my car to a legal space. With no buses, there was actually very little traffic. I didn't see any taxis - I'm sure it will be impossible to get one today. I did see people out on foot, bike, skateboard and razor scooter. Windchill is 8 degrees today - too cold to be out for a long walk. Husband has a long walk today. Cover your ears!

One thing I will say is that I feel like a real New Yorker. I have been here for:
- the Transit strike
- the Blackout
- the Marathon!
- Times Square on New Year's Eve
- the Village Halloween Parade
- Ice skating in Central Park
- Graduation in Washington Square
- the Internet boom
- the Crash
- And of course 9/11. Sigh. I still miss my pre-terror city.

There's also the little things, like:
- Seeing a friend's band at CBGB's
- Buying stuff on Craig's List
- Bagels (they really are better here)
- Pizza
- Roomates (glad that phase of my life is over, but actually it was fun)
- Tipping big
- After hours clubs (not in years and years)
- Celebrity sightings
- Street Meat
- Various protests and demonstrations
- Walk ups
- Brooklyn
- the B&T crowd

Riding the subway is one of those little things that makes it New York.

I'm feeling kind of been there, done that. Time to move? I'll miss it.

don't know my own strength

On Saturday we went to a party at a friend's. Midway through the evening, I tripped on a step, fell in the hallway and . . . knocked a HOLE in the WALL of their nice new house. What the . . . ?

These kind of things happen more than I care to admit. Pulling a doorknob off, tugging on something until it breaks, that kind of thing.

I'd like to think it's due to my super-human strength, but sadly I know I am just kind of a klutz. Sigh.

Went to the gym yesterday - 50 minutes on the elliptical. Felt good to be back.

Races

I missed my race this morning. A 15K in Central Park. I have a wide variety of excuses. My knee has been bothering me since last weekend. I am fighting a cold. We were supposed to go to brunch with some friends. Ended up sleeping until 10:30 - very unusual for me; I am usually up around 7 even on the weekends.

But I like the races. Crossing the finish line makes me feel good. They usually motivate me to get up and at 'em on a chilly weekend morning. There are many running races in Central Park - very convenient. Triathlons are a little harder to find.

I just signed up for a ton of races in January and February. Coming soon:

January 8 - Fred Lebow Classic (5M)
January 22 - Frostbite 10-Mile
January 28 - Manhattan 20K
February 5 - Gridiron Classic 4M
February 25 - Al Gordon Snowflake 4-Mile

Of course, I would do a lot better in these races if I actually did more running in between them. So, I am about to go out for a run by the river.

Feeling Christmas-y today . . . .

Registration Time - Message to Mom

My mother came to watch me do the NYC marathon last month. She was feeling "all inspired" and agreed to do a race with me. However, she has put off commitment to any kind of training schedule until after the first of the year. OK. Fine.

The More Marathon is a women only, 40+ only marathon and half marathon in Central Park on March 26, 2006. It's super-convenient for me, being here in NYC and all. Mom likes having an excuse to come see her daughter in the Big Apple for a weekend. What could be better?

I (being under 40) can only participate as part of a 2 woman team. Ahem. I think we all know who my partner is.

Well, now it's time to commit. Mom, you need to register here for both of us. Then we'll talk.

Tough love, my friends. Tough love.

On the Road

I've been doing a lot a travelling for work lately. Last week I went to Minneapolis and South Dakota. I've never been to Minneapolis before - I liked it. Sure, it was cold, but we stayed right downtown, and I like how they have a "Skyway" that connects all the building so you can walk, like 10 blocks, without going outside. I guess this makes life a lot easier when you live and work in a cold place. I was there for 3 days, so I got to see a little more than usual. It seems pretty cool. (Don't worry, Husband, I'm not campaigning for a move.)

South Dakota was like the North Pole. They had an ice storm recently, and all the roads still had black ice. I had to drive about 75 miles and everything was white - the sky, the snow, the road. It hurts your eyes. No thank you.

This week I'm in Seattle. One of my favorites. Staying at my regular hotel, and even went to the gym at 6:00 am. 30 minutes on the bike - my knee is still bothering me. The best thing about travelling to the West Coast is that I am finally a morning person!

I've noticed that French people pronounce it "See-tle". Kind of cute. Off to dinner!

Race Report: Joe Kleinerman 10K

Well, I can hardly believe it myself, but I hit a personal record today. Nice!

It's funny. I haven't done anything since my 4 mile race last Saturday. I got up late. I considered not going. Husband gave me a shove. I forgot to wear a watch. I stopped and went to the bathroom - during the race. My knees hurt worse than on marathon day.

I was travelling this week, and never even looked up my times for previous 10K races. I've run two; both were pretty lousy:

- June 11 - Circle of Friends 10K in Central Park. Net time was 1:17:33. It was one of those really hot, humid days. I remember that the humidity was killing me and I walked a lot. Anyway, my pace was 12:30/mile.

- September 17 - Mighty Hamptons Triathlon. Net time was 1:18:25. Pace was 12:39/mile - pretty much the same as my other 10K, even though I did it after a somewhat traumatic swim and a 23 mile bike ride.

Anyway, here are today's results (drum roll, please):

Net time: 1:14:41
Pace/mile: 12:02

So, I cut almost 3 minutes off my best time! Hey, I'd like to cut off another 15-20, but it a start. In a universe of sucky times, this one sucks least. Yay!

Seriously, I am pretty happy - and so glad I dragged myself uptown this morning.